Employee Resource

PUB. DATE

June 2011

SOURCE

PN;Jun2011, Vol. 65 Issue 6, p26

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article offers information on the National Association of Injured & Disabled Workers (NAIDW), an organization that offers support, resources, and guidance to disabled and injured employees and their families.

ACCESSION #

60509631

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